Miss Griss. There are some things that point to them having viewed the room and ordered materials ahead.

1. Cynthia's mirrored tiles were in a box on the floor. She and her team frantically hunted for them. She knew they were there; they were not on display. Had she viewed them on a shelf she would have returned to the spot. And why would they even stock that unlikely choice?

2. In the kitchens both counter tops were cut and ready to install. They are not set up to cut and fit counters.

3. Had Angelo chosen his counters on the spot after viewing the room he would not have been surprised at the color. He would have just chosen it.

4. Six hours is not time enough to design a room AND install it.

5. They could not stock enough of a selection of furniture to accomodate the possibilities.

I do believe they stock all the accessories and some smaller items that are left overs from somewhere.

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Unfortunately, shoepie, I was not kidding about the sparkling lilac.

Good point on the timeframe. Reality tv is soooo real.

I kind of like the show, though. I do like the side-by-side comparison. And the fact that the home owners don't have to have the winning design in their house. Now $10,000 isn't enough to do a complete kitchen makeover or a MAJOR project, but it sure in heck would help. I'd love quartz countertops in my kitchen. And a gas stove!

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Originally Posted by Allie;3167026;

Unfortunately, shoepie, I was not kidding about the sparkling lilac.

Good point on the timeframe. Reality tv is soooo real.

I kind of like the show, though. I do like the side-by-side comparison. And the fact that the home owners don't have to have the winning design in their house. Now $10,000 isn't enough to do a complete kitchen makeover or a MAJOR project, but it sure in heck would help. I'd love quartz countertops in my kitchen. And a gas stove!

I didn't see the sparkling lilac but I have seen enough. I just watched the few I had on Tivo and I don't like 24 Hour Design. One day is not enough and it smacks of Trading Spaces cheap tricks with a spin.

The Asian bedroom was not bad but the others were strange. The livingroom- blue gray walls, brow accent wall, red wall unit with red accents on the coffee table left me wondering. What is up with this designer?

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Originally Posted by shoepie;3167132;

I didn't see the sparkling lilac but I have seen enough. I just watched the few I had on Tivo and I don't like 24 Hour Design. One day is not enough and it smacks of Trading Spaces cheap tricks with a spin.

The Asian bedroom was not bad but the others were strange. The livingroom- blue gray walls, brow accent wall, red wall unit with red accents on the coffee table left me wondering. What is up with this designer?

I watched a bit and you are right, it is more like TS. Does'nt do it for me. Neither does Miles of Style with Kim, which is like Design on a Dime.

(the sparkling lilac is in my house. I REALLY need to paint those rooms)

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Tonight's Summer Showdown has David Bromstad as one of the contestants. They're doing a woman's bedroom. I don't know the name or who the other contestant is - some woman who wears high heels while working. lol

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Kim Fields formerly known as Tootie on the Fact of Life is a judge on the summer Showdown this week. I don't get as to how she gets to be a judge?
I was surprised that they picked David's bedroom over Constance's. Kim said that Constance's room was boring, but I know I lot of people would love it as it was relaxing, had very interesting textures, and was sophisticated. I guess that is not what the owner wanted? On the other hand I love how creative David's headboard was. To me it was a toss up.

I also watched Property Virgins and the wife, Virginie really annoyed me. Why do these virgins think buying a house in the city, near to everything, completely renovated with their dream wish list would be easy or cheap. Come on they are looking at houses that are 80 to 100 yrs old. They have crappy low ceiled basements not swank media rooms. Please limited the comments of the owners taste yours is properly just as bad.

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^ I started watching Property Virgins but the wife was getting on my last nerve. You're so right about the high expectations about these "virgins."

I was surprised David's room won. I didn't like it for my bedroom, although for a guest room I guess it would be okay. Constance's room was very relaxing and set a nice mood for sleep. David's room was way too severe for what the customer wanted. Constance was acting very immature tonight. What a loon. Her carpenter, on the other hand, is quite yummy.